Tarsozeuzera livingstoni
| Tarsozeuzera livingstoni | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Lepidoptera |
| Family: | Cossidae |
| Genus: | Tarsozeuzera |
| Species: | T. livingstoni |
| Binomial name | |
| Tarsozeuzera livingstoni Yakovlev, 2006 | |
Tarsozeuzera livingstoni is a moth in the Cossidae family. It was described by Yakovlev in 2006. It is found in Cameroon, the Republic of Congo, Ivory Coast, Malawi and Tanzania.[1]
The length of the forewings is 19–22 mm. There is a reticulate pattern along the outer and hind margins of the forewings. There is also a longitudinal greyish stripe in the discal and radial areas. The hindwings are semitransparent, suffused with greyish scales.
Etymology
The species is named in honour of Dr. Livingston.[2]
References
- ↑ Afro Moths
- ↑ Yakovlev, Roman V., 2006, New Cossidae (Lepidoptera) from Asia, Africa and Macronesia, Tinea 19 (3): 188-213. Full Article:
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